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Remarks: Joe Biden Holds a Bilat with Mohammed Shyaa Al-Sudani of Iraq - April 15, 2024
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Mohammed Shyaa al-Sudani Person
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Joe Biden Person
Joe Biden
Very Positive
00:00:00-00:00:20 (20 sec)
"Well, Mr. Prime Minister, welcome. Welcome to the White House. Welcome to the Oval Office."
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Joe Biden
Neutral
00:00:20-00:00:36 (16 sec)
"The -- before I begin, I want to discuss some of the events that took place in the Middle East the past weekend."
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Joe Biden
Very Negative
00:00:36-00:01:03 (27 sec)
"As you know, Iran launched an unprecedented aerial attack against Israel, and we mounted an unprecedented military effort to defend Israel. Together with our partners, we defeated that attack."
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Joe Biden
Very Positive
00:01:03-00:01:23 (20 sec)
"The United States is committed to Israel's security. We're committed to a ceasefire that will bring the hostages home and prevent any conflict from spreading beyond what it already has."
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Joe Biden
Very Positive
00:01:23-00:02:03 (40 sec)
"We're also committed to the security of our personnel and partners in the region, including Iraq. The partnership between Iraq and the United States is critical. We've seen over the last decade as our troops have served side by side to help defeat ISIS, and we've seen this in our Strategic Framework Agreement as well."
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Joe Biden
Very Positive
00:02:03-00:02:50 (47 sec)
"And I want to personally thank you, Mr. Prime Minister, for your focus on strengthening Iraq's economy and energy independence. That's a goal we share today with you, and we're going to discuss that later today."
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Joe Biden
Very Positive
00:02:50-00:02:59 (9 sec)
"Mr. Prime Minister, thank you again for being here. Thank you for making the effort to be here."
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Joe Biden
Neutral
00:02:59-00:03:16 (17 sec)
"Simply put, our partnership is pivotal for our nations, for the Middle East, and, I believe, for the world."
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Joe Biden
Positive
00:03:16-00:03:22 (6 sec)
"Again, welcome, and the floor is yours."
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Mohammed Shyaa al-Sudani
Very Positive
00:03:22-00:03:51 (29 sec)
"[Via Interpreter] Thank you, Mr. President, in the name of God. Thank you, Mr. President, for this invitation that comes at a sensitive time. Despite your domestic engagement in the light of the developments on the international stage, this shows the importance of this visit and meeting."
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Mohammed Shyaa al-Sudani
Very Positive
00:03:51-00:04:37 (46 sec)
"[Via Interpreter] This visit and meeting are significant in the history of the bilateral relations between our two countries. The relationship between Iraq and the United States is at an important juncture."
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Mohammed Shyaa al-Sudani
Very Positive
00:04:37-00:05:20 (44 sec)
"[Via Interpreter] We aim to discuss the sustainable foundations for a 360-degree strategic partnership, ensuring a smooth and systematic transition from a military security-based relationship to a comprehensive economic, political, environmental, educational, and security partnership according to the Strategic Framework Agreement."
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Mohammed Shyaa al-Sudani
Positive
00:05:20-00:06:15 (55 sec)
"[Via Interpreter] The war against ISIS/Daesh formed the foundation of our relations over the course of the past decade. Mr. President, we have fought together and we have achieved victory together. And we have achieved a remarkable victory thanks to the sacrifices of the Iraqi people and the unity of all the components and the support of the international community and the global coalition."
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Mohammed Shyaa al-Sudani
Neutral
00:06:15-00:06:41 (26 sec)
"[Via Interpreter] Iraq today is recovering, witnessing service projects, infrastructure repairs. And we are going to discuss today our sustainable partnership according to the Strategic Framework."
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Mohammed Shyaa al-Sudani
Neutral
00:06:41-00:07:34 (53 sec)
"[Via Interpreter] We have laid down the transition methodology, according to the HMC military committee. The HMC -- that is tasked to assess the level of a threat operation on environmental requirements and the capability of the ISF, Iraqi Security Forces. And we will be committed to the outcomes of this committee."
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Mohammed Shyaa al-Sudani
Very Positive
00:07:34-00:07:51 (17 sec)
"[Via Interpreter] And we also have a Joint Security Cooperation Dialogue that will lay the foundation for a sustainable bilateral relationship between the two partners in the security and military fields."
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Mohammed Shyaa al-Sudani
Very Positive
00:07:51-00:08:22 (31 sec)
"[Via Interpreter] Most importantly, the HCC, the High Coordination Committee, is actually -- have met today -- today and discussed many things. My government is very serious about activating the Strategic Framework Agreement. "
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Mohammed Shyaa al-Sudani
Very Positive
00:08:22-00:08:39 (17 sec)
"[Via Interpreter] There are many benefits that are going -- coming out of this for the two friendly countries of us."
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Mohammed Shyaa al-Sudani
Somewhat Negative
00:08:39-00:09:18 (40 sec)
"[Via Interpreter] Mr. President, I came today carrying the concerns of my people, who aspire for services for prosperity. And -- but that -- that does not mean that we forget about our humanitarian responsibility, about what's happening in the region."
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Mohammed Shyaa al-Sudani
Very Positive
00:09:18-00:10:23 (65 sec)
"[Via Interpreter] And in the spirit of partnership, we may -- our views may be divergent about what's happening there in the region, but we agree certainly about the international law, the international humanitarian law, and the responsibility to protect the law of war. And we reject any aggression against the civilians, especially women and children. And we encourage the commitment not to -- about respecting international norms and diplomatic relations."
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Mohammed Shyaa al-Sudani
Somewhat Positive
00:10:23-00:11:00 (36 sec)
"[Via Interpreter] As humanity, we need a system that respect these laws. And we think if we kept silent about what's happening, that we will establish a precedent that will be followed, whether it is bad or good precedent."
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Mohammed Shyaa al-Sudani
Very Positive
00:11:00-00:11:57 (57 sec)
"[Via Interpreter] We're actually very eager about stopping this war, which claimed the life of thousands of civilians -- women and children. And we encourage all the efforts about stopping the expansion of the area of conflict, especially the latest development. And we encourage all -- for restraints and to protect the safety and security of the region. Thank you."
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Joe Biden
Somewhat Positive
00:11:57-00:12:02 (5 sec)
"Thank you."
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